Conching’s Native Chicken, which started as a small ihaw-ihaw stall in North Reclaimation Area way back in 1968. This has been a popular food destination of locals, tourists, and even celebrities.

The restaurant’s signature dish is the native chicken, which can be roasted or prepared as tinola or stew.

Concepcion Pia Layam, Conching’s Native Chicken owner, said they now sell an average of 200 roasted chicken daily. “We always use native chicken, that’s half the secret. The rest is our family’s trade secret,” Layam added.